Blue, KS Cost of Living


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Blue cost of living score
89.6
Less expensive
10.4% lower
than the US average
7.8% higher
than the Kansas average
Blue, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.4% lower than the U.S. average and 7.8% lower than the average for Kansas.

Blue, KS

Housing costs in Blue?
A typical home costs $373,400, which is 10.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 92.4% more expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Blue costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $970.

Can I afford Blue?
To live comfortably in Blue, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $71,640 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Blue?
The cost of living in Blue, KS is relatively low compared to other towns and cities in the area. The median home value is $72,800 and the median rental price is only $595 per month. Most groceries and household essentials are also lower than average when compared to other nearby towns or cities. Transportation costs are also quite low with gas prices averaging around 3% lower than the national average. With all these savings, Blue, KS is a great place to live for those who want to save money without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBlueKansasUnited States
  89.683.1100.0
  96.993100
  108.4103.9100.0
  93.360.8100.0
  $373,400$194,100$338,100
  108.0%104.4%100.0%
  78.679.3100.0
  119.594.8100.0

   100=National Average

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